Tourism in Giridih District in Jharkhand includes exploring the various places of attractions in the district. The tourist spots of this district of Jharkhand attract the travellers from different parts of the world. Here, there is no dearth of places of interest for the tourists. The amazing scenic beauty of the region adds charm to the tourism experience.
Some of the popular attractions of Giridih District are as follows -
Usri Fall: Amidst the range of the famous Parasnath Hills, Usri River gushes down from a steep gorge, around 40 feet high in three separate streams. Located about 14 km away from east of Giridih Town, it is a favourite picnic spot.
Khandoli: A water reservoir around 8 km North-East of Giridih is one of the best site for water related adventure sports and bird-watching. A watch tower and 600 feet high hillock offers a panoramic view of Khandoli site. Elephant and Camel Safari and numbers of other amusement facilities are available there including boating, Rock-climbing, Parasailing and Kayaking. It is a must visit place for those wish to have an adventurous experience.
Madhuban: This village which lies in Pirtand block has a famous temple believed to be more than 2000 years old. This place is of considerable religious importance. Popular Jain temples of this place are Samosharan temple and Bhomiyaji Asthan. There is a Jain Museum at Madhuban which houses a number of Jain scriptures, idols and manuscripts. One can view the clear sight of Parasnath Temple using the telescope installed at the balcony of the museum.
Parasnath: Parasnath hill which is 4431 feet high is the highest mountain south of the Himalayas. It is located at the latitude of 23 degree, 9 minutes north and longitude of 86 degree, 3 minutes east. It was made accessible since the construction of a road in 1838. Parasnath is the "Marang Buru" or hill deity of the Santhal Tribe of Hazaribagh, Manbhum, Bankura District and Santhal Parganas and each year they assemble during full noon in Baisakh.
Jharkhandi Dham: It is one of the most important pilgrim centers of Jharkhand from which the name of newly formed state has been derived. It possesses a Shiva Temple, which is visited by a large number of people every year.
Harihar Dham: A small hamlet about 60 kms south-west of Giridih District headquarters under Bagodar Block possesses the largest Lord Shiva Linga of India. People from all over the country gather here every year. The temple has a typical sculpture.
How to Reach Giridih District
By Road: The district is well served by a network of good roads. Besides, the Grand Trunk Road there are a number of State Highways connecting the district with other places of the state. All the block headquarters of the district are well connected with proper roadways.
By Rail: The district headquarters of Giridih is connected by Madhupur Giridih branch of Eastern Railway. One of the important railway stations is Parasnath railway station around 48 kms from district headquarters.
